Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Bunnies and eggs, freebies and Giveaway!

I have been busy making and finishing up some small projects.My machine is supposed to be done by midweek, so I sure hope it is ready tomorrow.

I also reached 200 followers today! I truly appreciate all of the comments I receive and try to answer questions when I can.Tonight I started on a new punched piece, based on an antique rug. So, since we have hit 200 followers, time for another giveaway. Leave a comment on this post and I will draw a name to win my new pattern. I am thinking it would make a fun stitchery too, so a good pattern for quilters too. The contest will end on Monday, April 10 and I will announce the winner on Monday night. Once I finish the punched piece, I will post a reveal. Or if the pattern is not your thing, you can choose from any of my epatterns.

First I will show you a new freebie I found. It is from an Australian craft site and they have some wonderful free patterns. I could not find the actual pattern, so here is the link to the PDF File. I made mine into a stitchery pillow, but it was for punch needle.

I also made another egg, loved the little girl with the eggs in the apron. But, I forgot where I got it. There was no copyright on the printout.

Then I decided to use my bunny pattern and redo it into a cutout bunny. I used my cheater fabric and quilted it with batting, then sewed a whipstitch on the outside edge. I added a little extra stuffing when I got to the bottom to fill them out some more.

Then I decided to try some with my old sewing machine, that was not fun, lol. No needle down, so I had to stop and crank it down and turn and as you can see, lost a lot of shape, so they are definitely prim;) The new soft stuffing I got definitely makes the stain set in weird ways, but it gives it a true aged look sometimes. With these I used a watered down solution of tsukineko ink and brushed it on, to soak them, then I added extra spray after.

Congrats on the 200 followers Debbie! Yippee!! I love those little prim bunnies you sewed on your old machine (as well as the others....but those simple one are way cute...) I would love to be entered in your giveaway for your punch pattern - I know it will be sweet. BTW, that punch pattern you did in stitchery from the Austrailian site - you can get the punch pattern at http://www.completecraft.com.au/projects?cid=12552&pid=3123845 It's called "Star Filled Night."I was just thinking of doing it...:o)Hugs & Smiles, Robin

Congratulations Debbie! I would love to win the giveaway. We really do get spoiled by our modern sewing machines. Knee lift pressure foot, thread cutters, needle down. I have my grandmother's old machine and it has something my new machine doesn't...history and the spirit of my grandmother teaching me to sew.Deb

Love those bunnies made from the cheater cloth! Always wonder how you keep Moki away from your bunnies, eggs, birds, etc? My guy seems to make it his nightly mission to knock things like that down.~Sue

I liked your little bunnies made out of the cheater cloth. I have seen this in the shops and wondered what could be done with it. Perfect for the stuffed animals. I will look up that bunny stitchery/punch needle. I like doing both of them.

Congrats on 200 followers! I love that little stitchery, thanks so much for the link. I've tried to do punch needle, but it hurts my wrist and I'm terrible at it. I sure do love it though!Love your little sunbonnet girl, that's a very old pattern, out of copyright. Your little bunnies are adorable - I especially love the prim ones. So sweet!!!!!!!!